Nikon Lens Advice (Wide-Angle for Landscapes)

sal_paradise

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16 Jun 2008 - 9:24 PM

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Hello everyone,

I am currently looking around for a lens upgrade for my Nikon D80 and hoped I could get some advice as to a choice of lens. I have a wide range of interests but I am particularly looking to develop my landscape photography and therefore feel a good quality wide-angle lens should be my next investment.

The two lenses which seem to stand out are Nikon's 12-24mm f.4 and the 14-24mm f.2.8. I wondered if anyone had experience of these lenses, how they compare against one another, and particularly whether the 14-24mm is worth the extra cost (roughly over £400)?

If anyone has any alternative suggestions they would be most appreciated.

Thanks.

edrhodes (e2 Member)

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16 Jun 2008 - 10:01 PM

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Sigma 10-20....cracking lens.

Mike Otley (e2 Member)

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16 Jun 2008 - 10:18 PM

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Quote: From what I have read it is rated as (or even more) highly than the Nikkor and at £450 has to be worth a look. It is on my list of future purchases!

Why do things by half?

riggwelter

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16 Jun 2008 - 11:49 PM

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Quote: Quote:Sigma 10-20....cracking lens.Seconded

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Martin54 (e2 Member)

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17 Jun 2008 - 1:28 PM

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Yet another vote for the Sigma 10-20.

The 14-24 may well be a great lens, but it won't take filters due to the large front element which would be a major downside for me on landscapes as I coudln't put my ND grads on the front.

Martin

sal_paradise

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17 Jun 2008 - 4:58 PM

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Thanks to everyone for the replies so far and particularly for the Sigma tip. I hadn't considered some of the third-party/non-nikon lenses but I have had a look at the 10-20mm and the reviews that I have found all seem positive especially considering it is around half the price of the Nikkor 12-24mm.

May I ask whether those who have recommended the Sigma would choose it over the Nikkor 12-24mm irrespective of the difference in price (my budget would allow for the extra cost of the Nikkor if necessary).

Thanks.

dazzaman

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19 Jun 2008 - 3:50 PM

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sigma 10-20mm always
daz.

NEWMANP (Critique Team)

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4 Jul 2008 - 1:19 PM

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hi, i use a 12-24 nikkor much of the time, little or no distotion, 1/4 turn focus max, ab fab lens with no comparison to alternatives, the build quality says it all. razor sharp at all settings and i cant speak highly enough about it, the 14 mm has extra special optics but i can say for sure i dont know how the image quality could be improved, and for me i would sooner have the 2mm at the front end for landscapes,and cash for something else. i think the 14 would be too much of a compromise. The sigma 10-20 is a fine lens as is the sigma 12-24 which is better but has a huge front element eith no filter thread, my friend bought the Tamron and regrets it, but i tried them all and shelled out.never regretted it.
all the best,
Phil